on The Body Natural
ON THE BODY's Natural line - sold as "The Natural" - is a plant-based body care range covering bar soaps, cleansing foams, and body lotions with botanical key ingredients. With 248+ products, this is the brand's largest sub-collection, built around individual botanical actives: lavender, olive, coconut, lemon, lemon verbena, and more. Soaps are available in 90g individually wrapped bars; cleansing foams and body lotion in 120-400ml formats.
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Buying guide
ON THE BODY Natural Buying Guide: The Natural Bar Soaps, Cleansing Foams, and Body Lotion
ON THE BODY's Natural line - branded as "The Natural" - is a plant-ingredient body care range built around individual botanical actives. The 248+ products span bar soaps (90g), cleansing foams (120-200ml), and body lotion (400ml). This guide covers the botanical variants, what each key ingredient does, and how to choose between the soap and foam formats for your cleansing routine.
What is The Natural line from ON THE BODY?
The Natural is a sub-brand within ON THE BODY that focuses on botanically-derived formulas for body cleansing. Where the main ON THE BODY range uses synthetic fragrance and standard body wash formats, The Natural line uses individual botanical actives as the key ingredient and differentiator - each product is named after its primary plant ingredient (lavender, olive, lemon, etc.).
The 90g bar soaps are the core format in The Natural range, making bar soap the category's primary product. At 90g per bar, these are standard single-bar sizes that can be used for face, hands, or body. The cleansing foam and body lotion products extend the same botanical philosophy into different formats for users who prefer pump or squeeze products over bar soap.
Lavender variants: bar soap and body lotion
The Natural Lavender range includes the Natural Lavender Soap (90g), The Natural Relaxing Lavender Soap (90g), and The Natural Lavender Body Lotion (400ml). Two lavender soaps are available: the standard Lavender Soap and the Relaxing variant, which is specifically positioned for calming use - likely a higher lavender essential oil concentration or a blend with additional calming botanicals.
Lavender has mild antimicrobial and calming properties in topical use. The Natural Lavender Body Lotion (400ml) extends the lavender experience into the post-wash step - apply it after showering or bathing for continued skin conditioning with the same scent family. Using the lavender soap and body lotion together creates a consistent lavender routine from cleansing through to moisturizing.
Olive Soap and Olive Moisture: for conditioning
The Natural Olive Soap (90g) and The Natural Moisture Olive Soap (90g) are two olive-based bar soap options. The standard Olive Soap uses olive extract as a conditioning additive in a standard bar formula. The Moisture Olive Soap adds an additional moisturizing agent alongside the olive, making it the more appropriate choice for dry or dehydrated skin.
Olive oil is an emollient with a fatty-acid profile close to skin lipids, which is why olive-based soaps are less stripping than purely synthetic bar formulas. Both the standard and Moisture Olive variants from ON THE BODY are effective for daily use on normal to dry skin. If your skin feels tight after bar soap use, the Moisture Olive variant is the one to try first.
Lemon soaps: brightening and fresh-scented
The Natural Lemon Verbena Soap (90g) and The Natural Brightening Lemon Soap (90g) represent the citrus category in The Natural range. The Lemon Verbena Soap uses lemon verbena (a citrus-herbal shrub) for a tart, green-citrus scent profile. The Brightening Lemon Soap uses lemon extract and is specifically positioned for skin brightening - lemon-derived ingredients contain vitamin C and citric acid that provide mild exfoliating and brightening effects on the skin surface.
The Brightening Lemon Soap is most relevant for users whose skin tone concern is the body rather than just the face - using a brightening soap on elbows, knees, and arms helps with gradual tone evening over time. Lemon Verbena is more of a scent-forward choice without a specific brightening claim.
The Natural Coconut Nourishing Bar: for dry or rough skin
The Natural Coconut Nourishing Bar (90g) uses coconut-derived ingredients for a nourishing cleanse. Coconut oil extract in soap provides excellent lather and a smooth skin feel after rinsing, making it one of the more conditioning bar soaps in The Natural range. "Nourishing" in the product name signals higher oil content than the standard olive or lavender soaps.
This bar is the best match for people with dry or rough skin - particularly elbows, feet, or dry patches - who want a bar soap that conditions during the cleanse step rather than requiring a heavy lotion immediately after. The coconut scent is present but not as intense as a dedicated coconut fragrance product.
The Natural cleansing foams: pump and squeeze formats
The Natural Cleansing Foam (120ml) and Natural Fresh Lemon Cleansing Foam (200g) are the foam-format alternatives to bar soap. Cleansing foams use a pump or squeeze dispenser to deliver a pre-foamed cleanser, which is easier to work across the body or face than building lather from a bar. The 120ml Cleansing Foam is a standard-size bottle; the 200g Lemon Cleansing Foam is a larger format with the citrus brightening positioning from the Lemon line.
Foam formats are preferred by users who find bar soaps difficult to handle when wet, or who want a consistent portion size per wash. They also reduce the chance of soap bar contamination in a shared bathroom. The Lemon Cleansing Foam is the only foam in the range with a brightening position - if you want the lemon-brightening benefit in a foam format rather than a bar, this is the product.
Bar soap vs cleansing foam: which format to choose
The Natural bar soaps (90g) are the primary format in this collection, offering the widest variety of botanical scents and ingredients. They are the most economical format per wash and are plastic-minimal compared to pump bottles. Bar soaps are practical for travel (solid format, no spill risk) and for bathroom surfaces where a draining soap dish is available.
The cleansing foams are better for users who prefer a pump dispenser for portioned use, want a lighter lather than bar soap provides, or have mobility limitations that make handling a wet bar difficult. Both formats use the same botanical ingredient philosophy; the choice comes down to application preference and convenience rather than ingredient quality differences.
Building a natural body care routine with The Natural products
A basic routine using The Natural line: pick one bar soap or cleansing foam as your daily body cleanser, then finish with The Natural Lavender Body Lotion (400ml) after toweling off. Matching the scent family between soap and lotion creates a coherent routine - lavender soap plus lavender body lotion is the most available combination within the collection.
For specific skin concerns: use the Brightening Lemon Soap or Lemon Cleansing Foam on areas with uneven tone (arms, knees). Use the Coconut Nourishing Bar on rough or dry patches as a targeted conditioning step. Use the Moisture Olive Soap or Relaxing Lavender Soap for everyday all-over cleansing. All products are safe for daily use; none require alternating or limiting frequency.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between The Natural line and the main ON THE BODY range?
The Natural is a sub-brand within ON THE BODY that focuses on individually named botanical actives (lavender, olive, lemon, coconut) as the key ingredient in each product. The main ON THE BODY range focuses on body wash formats with synthetic fragrance profiles. The Natural line is primarily bar soaps, while the main range is primarily body washes. Both are manufactured by ON THE BODY; The Natural is the more botanically-positioned product tier.
What is the difference between the Natural Lavender Soap and the Relaxing Lavender Soap?
Both are 90g bar soaps from The Natural lavender range. The Relaxing Lavender Soap is specifically positioned for calming use - likely a higher lavender essential oil content or additional calming botanicals in the formula. The standard Natural Lavender Soap is the everyday lavender bar. If you use body care as part of a pre-sleep routine and want the calming effect, the Relaxing variant is the more targeted choice.
Can I use The Natural Brightening Lemon Soap on my face?
The Natural Brightening Lemon Soap is formulated as a body soap but can be used on the face if your face skin tolerates bar soap without dryness or irritation. Lemon-derived actives can make skin more sensitive to UV light, so if you use this soap on your face in the morning, follow with a face sunscreen. For dedicated face cleansing, the Natural Fresh Lemon Cleansing Foam (200g) is a better-controlled option as it is a foam format rather than a bar.
Is The Natural Coconut Nourishing Bar better for dry skin than the Olive Soap?
Both the Coconut Nourishing Bar and the Moisture Olive Soap are designed for dry skin, but they approach conditioning differently. Coconut-derived ingredients provide a heavier nourishing lather with significant slip. Olive-derived ingredients offer emollient conditioning that is closer to skin lipids and may feel less heavy post-rinse. For very dry or rough skin (elbows, heels), the Coconut Nourishing Bar is the more intensive choice. For dry but not rough skin, the Moisture Olive Soap is the lighter everyday option.
How long does a 90g The Natural bar soap last?
A 90g bar soap used once daily for body washing typically lasts 3-5 weeks depending on how much product you use per wash. For hand-only use, a 90g bar can last 2-3 months. Keeping the bar on a draining soap dish that allows it to dry between uses extends its life significantly compared to leaving it in standing water. The 90g size is a single-bar standard that is practical for travel or as a trial before buying multiple bars of a scent you like.
Should I buy The Natural cleansing foam or bar soap?
If you prefer a pump dispenser for hygiene or ease of use, the cleansing foam is the better format. The Natural Cleansing Foam (120ml) and Natural Fresh Lemon Cleansing Foam (200g) both dispense pre-foamed product. If you prefer bar soap and want a wider variety of botanical scents, the 90g bars cover lavender, olive, coconut, lemon, and lemon verbena. Bar soaps are more economical per gram and have less plastic packaging. The foam formats offer more precision per application.
How do I use The Natural Lavender Body Lotion in a body care routine?
Apply The Natural Lavender Body Lotion (400ml) to clean, slightly damp skin immediately after toweling off. Applying to damp skin helps the lotion spread more evenly and locks in more moisture than applying to fully dry skin. Focus on areas prone to dryness - elbows, knees, shins. It pairs naturally with the Natural Lavender Soap or Relaxing Lavender Soap for a matching scent experience across the wash and moisturize steps.
What is the difference between Natural Lemon Verbena Soap and Brightening Lemon Soap?
Lemon Verbena Soap (90g) uses lemon verbena herb for a tart, herbal-citrus scent - it is primarily a fragrance-driven choice with a fresh and slightly green profile. The Brightening Lemon Soap (90g) uses lemon extract with a specific brightening claim - lemon-derived vitamin C and citric acid provide mild exfoliating and tone-evening effects on the skin surface. If you want a citrus scent without the brightening function, choose Lemon Verbena. If you want mild brightening on body skin, choose the Brightening Lemon Soap.















